Peter Swanson, managing director of adhesives and dispensing equipment specialist Intertronics, assesses the risk versus reward of investing in dispensing automation.

Cees Fasteners has announced that it now offers a wide range of hoses and tubes for use in multiple industries and applications. The company says that its product portfolio is especially suited to the needs of users in the food and beverage, agriculture, medical, oils, gases, liquid transfer and pneumatics sectors.

The polyDOOR hinged-lid enclosures for industrial electronics from Rolec are now available in eight sizes – either with or without a transparent window for displays.

FDB argues that in specifying a lock mechanism, it is often an undervalued task to select the correct cam to match the depth of door frame. This is vital to ensuring an appropriate degree of sealing and is a significant component in producing the operational feel when closing a door.

Emka has announced a program of visible and non-visible hinges for flush enclosure doors. Flush doors often require hinges which are hidden or have hidden fixings for greater security so as to eliminate or conceal an obvious target area.

To meet the specific needs of water engineers and plumbing professionals, Henkel has introduced a comprehensive range of LOCTITE engineering adhesives that are WRAS-approved.

Belleville washers from Lee Spring are an excellent solution when an application requires high loads in a confined space. Compared to coil springs, Belleville washer’s conical configuration allows them to support high loads with relatively minimal deflection and solid heights.

Southco has expanded its line of bifold constant torque hinges with the AH-2E-12, designed for thinner fold-out tables used in passenger transit interior applications. The AH-2E-12 uses friction to increase control of 180 degree fold-out tables, preventing the flaps from falling open during operation and improving the end user experience.

Southco has added two more products to its growing range of hinges – the EH free-swinging hinge and the E6-70 constant torque position control hinge, both of which have been newly added to the range of Southco hinges available from Zygology.

The Emka program of hinges for prominent enclosure doors includes the facility for up to 180 degree opening when adjacent to another door – so affording full access without needing to remove the door. Fitment is by screw fixing, also studs or welding for use on visible or concealed installations for added security.